Intro To GIS
How much do you know about GIS?
- 1.
What does GIS stand for?
- A.
Geographic Information System
- B.
Global Information System
- C.
Geographic Intelligence System
- D.
Global Intelligence System
Correct Answer
A. Geographic Information System -
- 2.
GIS maps can:
- A.
Tell us where something is
- B.
Help us visualize information
- C.
Help us compare information
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 3.
GIS is:
- A.
One type of information
- B.
Information about pretend things
- C.
A mix of information about the real world
- D.
An intelligence agency
Correct Answer
C. A mix of information about the real world -
- 4.
The science of map-making is known as:
- A.
Cartography
- B.
Geography
- C.
Coordinate Systems
- D.
Geology
Correct Answer
A. Cartography -
- 5.
What does GPS stand for?
- A.
Geographic Positioning Standard
- B.
Global Positioning Systems
- C.
Global Projection Standards
- D.
Geological Projection Systems
Correct Answer
B. Global Positioning Systems -
- 6.
Lines of latitude are:
- A.
Circles
- B.
Parallels
- C.
Meridians
- D.
Both a and b
Correct Answer
D. Both a and b -
- 7.
What US Government Agency developed Global Positioning Systems?
- A.
Department of Defense
- B.
Department of Homeland Security
- C.
Department of Justice
- D.
Central Intelligence Agency
Correct Answer
A. Department of Defense -
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